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Does the same possibility of botulism apply to infusing oil with dried herbs/garlic as with fresh?

April 26, 2017botulism dried fresh Garlic herbs infusing Oil POSSIBILITY

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Does the same possibility of botulism apply to infusing oil with dried herbs/garlic as with fresh?

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Yes, there is still a possibility. The product must be completely dry so that there is no water activity. What appears to be dry can still have some water activity. Botulism can kill so it is not worth the risk.